BMP-3 vs M-ATV

The BMP-3 and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Oshkosh Defense respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $0.47M for the M-ATV. The BMP-3 entered service 22 years before the M-ATV (1987 vs 2009).

Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built.
Profile of BMP-3
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod
Number produced 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $3.2 million
Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million
Combat weight 18.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 72 km/h â—‰
Operational range 600 km â—‰
Length 7.14 m â—‰
Width 3.20 m â—‰
Height 2.40 m â—‰
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats)
Engine UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW)
Main armament 100 mm 2A70 cannon
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Combat weight 12.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Length 6.27 m â—‰
Width 2.49 m â—‰
Height 2.70 m â—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-3 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or M-ATV?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or M-ATV?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or M-ATV?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or M-ATV?
The BMP-3 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and M-ATV?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.